Annual Environmental Report 2010

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1 Annual Environmental Report MURPHY ENVIRONMENTAL GORMANSTON (A DIVISION OF MURPHY CONCRETE MANUFACTURING LTD.) EPA LICENCE W

2 AER Requirements: EPA Licence W Section Reporting Period 1. Waste activities carried out at the facility 2. Quantity and Composition of waste received, disposed of and recovered during 2. the reporting period and each previous year Types and Quantity of recovered materials sold to third parties (e.g. as aggregate 2. material) Calculated remaining capacity of the facility and year in which final capacity is 2. expected to be reached Methods of deposition of waste 2. Summary report on emissions 4. Summary of results and interpretation of environmental monitoring 4. Resource and energy consumption summary 4. Proposed development of the facility and timescale of such development 2. Volume of leachate produced and volume of leachate transported / discharged 4. off-site Report on development works undertaken during the reporting period, and a 2. timescale for those proposed during the coming year Report on restoration of completed cells / phases 2. Site survey showing existing levels of the facility at the end of the reporting 4. period Estimated annual and cumulative quantities of landfill gas emitted from the 4. facility Estimated annual and cumulative quantity of indirect emissions to groundwater 4. Annual water balance calculation and interpretation 4. Report on the progress towards achievement of the Environmental Objectives 3. and Targets contained in previous year s report Schedule of Environmental Objectives and Targets for the forthcoming year 3. Full title and a written summary of any procedures developed by the licensee in 3. the year which relates to the facility operation Tank, pipeline and bund testing and inspection report 4. Report on the performance and compatibility of the septic tank (and associated N/A percolation area) with the Agency s Wastewater Treatment manual: "Treatment Systems for Single Houses" Reported incidents and Complaints summaries 5. Review of Nuisance Controls, including an assessment of dust and noise control 4. measures Reports on financial provision made under this licence, management and staffing 2. structure of the facility, and a programme for public information Report on training of staff 3. Any other items specified by the Agency N/A

3 CONTENTS AER REQUIREMENTS: EPA LICENCE W ABOUT THE GORMANSTON FACILITY 2. WASTE ACCEPTANCE 3. MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS 4. MONITORING & MEASUREMENT 5. MURPHY ENVIRONMENTAL IN THE COMMUNITY 6. PRTR

4 1. About the Gormanston Facility EPA Licence Murphy Environmental holds a Waste Licence (Number W ) from the Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA, also referred to as the Agency ) for restoration of the Gormanston site and recovery of inert Construction & Demolition (C&D) materials. The site is located just off the M1 motorway at Sarsfieldstown, Gormanston, Co. Meath. Murphy Environmental In 2003, Murphy Environmental was established as a trading division of Murphy Concrete Manufacturing (MCM) Ltd., to serve as the waste management division of the company, with responsibility for all aspects of the management and operation of the facility and compliance with the Waste Licence. EPA Licence W The Waste Licence for the Gormanston facility has the reference number W W (previously ) was issued on the 5 th June, 2003 for the operation of a facility for the recovery of inert C&D waste in an active sand and gravel pit so as to restore the site into the surrounding landscape. A full copy of our EPA Waste Licence is available for inspection at our site office or can be downloaded from the EPA Website ( This Annual Environmental Report (AER) is for the calendar year. 1

5 2. Waste Acceptance Background Under the Waste Management Act (1996), waste activities can be classified as waste disposal or waste recovery, within which there are a number of classes of activity. The Waste Licence (Ref. W ) lists the activities which Murphy Environmental is licensed to carry out at Gormanston: Disposal Class 1: Deposit on, in or under land (including landfill) Class 13: Storage prior to submission to any activity referred to in a preceding paragraph of this Schedule, other than temporary storage, pending collection, on the premises where the waste concerned is produced Recovery Class 3: Recycling or reclamation of metals and metal compounds Class 4: Recycling or reclamation of other inorganic materials Class 13: Storage of waste intended for submission to any activity referred to in a preceding paragraph of this Schedule, other than temporary storage, pending collection, on the premises where such waste is produced 2

6 Waste Types Accepted Only inert waste is acceptable at Gormanston. Inert waste means waste that does not undergo any significant physical, chemical or biological transformations. Inert waste will not: Dissolve, burn or physically or chemically react Biodegrade (decompose) Adversely affect other matter with which it comes into contact in a way likely to give rise to environmental pollution or harm human health. Generate a leachate (runoff) which could cause pollution or endanger the quality of surface water and/or groundwater. The majority of the material accepted at Gormanston is comprised of soils and stones. Waste Acceptance Procedures We have agreed detailed Waste Acceptance Procedures with the EPA, to ensure only appropriate clean and inert wastes are accepted at the site. Waste Collection Permits All hauliers delivering waste to site must hold a valid Waste Collection Permit. Anyone collecting waste is required by law to hold a valid Waste Collection Permit. We maintain a detailed on-site register of Waste Collection Permits for all vehicles delivering waste to our facilities. Weighbridge Software Murphy Environmental operates specially-designed computer software to manage waste records. Methods of Waste Deposition Inert waste material is brought to the site in trucks from construction/ demolition or soil removal sites. Material is deposited directly into the active restoration area, as directed by the weighbridge operator and banksman. 3

7 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Tonnes Waste Acceptance 151,477 tonnes of inert waste was accepted at Gormanston in. A summary of waste accepted, classified by EWC code, is presented in the table and chart below. It can be seen that Soils & Stones were the largest contributor to the waste accepted at the facility. Materials accepted EWC Code Description Tonnage Concrete 13, Soil & stones 138,016 TOTAL: 151,477 Waste Acceptance Since the commencement of operations at the facility in 2003, a total of 3,356,975 tonnes of inert material has been accepted (as at year-end ). 40,000 Monthly Tonnages Accepted at Gormanston 35,000 30,000 25,000 20,000 15,000 10,000 5,

8 Restoration of the Site Restoration of Completed Phases The Gormanston site is being restored on a phased basis system (Zones 1 to 8) as follows: ZONE 1 has been used for the storage of pipes by Bord Gáis but this activity ceased at year-end ZONES 2 to 4 are areas of historical waste deposition. These areas were capped and grassed during Zones 1 and 4 were subject to a gas pumping trial, which was reported on in ZONE 5 is filled and is to be capped and grassed. ZONE 6 is the current tipping area for incoming material. ZONE 7 is the location of the Cemex batching plant (not in operation). ZONE 8 has planning permission for the development of a C&D waste recovery area. There will also be capacity for filling. Remaining Capacity; Proposed Development of the Facility & Timescale The restoration and aftercare of the facility will be carried out in accordance with EPA requirements and relevant planning permissions. The rate of filling is related to the level of activity in the construction sector. Site Development Works No significant site development works took place during, other than ongoing restoration activities. Financial Provision Murphy Environmental has established a Liabilities and Restoration Fund for the site, in consultation and agreement with the Agency. 5

9 Management Team Murphy Environmental has an appointed team for management of its operations. Patricia Rooney is the Director & General Manager of the company, and Seamus Murphy is the Managing Director. 3. Management Systems In, the Facility Manager at Gormanston was Emma Murphy and the Assistant Facility Manager was Lisa Maguire. They are supported by an office team, which has responsibility for operating the weighbridge and office and data management duties, and an operations team, who direct and control incoming vehicles in restoration areas. The company is further supported by consultant teams. Seamus Murphy: Managing Director Patricia Rooney: Director & General Manager Emma Murphy: Facility Manager Lisa Maguire: Asst. Facility Manager Lorraine McGowan Lisa Murphy, Karen Murphy: Weighbridge Operators Rory Murphy: Asst. Operations Manager Willie O'Reilly, Philip Boylan, Dylan Murphy: Site Operatives/ Mechanic 6

10 Environmental Management System The Gormanston site was the second privately-operated landfill in Ireland (Murphy Environmental Hollywood Ltd being the first) to achieve accreditation to ISO14001, the international standard for Environmental Management Systems, in Procedures/EMS Documentation Developed, As the EMS is an advanced and well-established system at Murphy Environmental, no new procedures were developed during. One new form was included within the scope of the EMS, F4.3.B Sponsorship, to record sponsorship initiatives (this form was used previously by Murphy Environmental but was not heretofore within the scope of the formal management system). Environmental Objectives and Targets A core requirement of ISO14001:2004 is the setting and reviewing of environmental Objectives and Targets (O&T), structured around the overall goal of continual environmental improvement. The Murphy Environmental O&T Register is used to strategically plan for issues for the forthcoming year, and it serves as a reminder of key target dates. Objectives & Targets 2011 The targets for 2011 for the Gormanston facility are: Submit AER to the Agency Carry out monitoring of dust, noise, gas, water and leachate in line with Agency requirements Seed and grass Zone 5 Objectives & Targets The O&T schedule which was included in the 2009 AER is presented overleaf. An indication of progress against targets is given. All targets were achieved with the exception of capping and grassing of Zone 5. 7

11 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Objectives & Targets Submit AER to the Agency Carry out bi-annual noise monitoring and Noise at Work monitoring Carry out daily meteorological monitoring Carry out quarterly dust monitoring Carry out quarterly leachate & groundwater monitoring Carry out bi-annual surface water monitoring Emergency Response Procedure drills Seed and grass Zone 5 Key: = Target = Achieved = Not Achieved Staff training All Facility Managers and Assistant Facility Managers in the company have completed the Fás/FETAC National Waste Management Training Programme. The following staff training was completed during. Training Training Carried Out Safepass 4Projects collaboration software Elected to Chartered Engineer (CEng MIEI) with Engineers Ireland IWMA/CIWM Waste Policy Forum Site visits to UK and European waste management facilities Employees Trained Ken Rooney Ken Rooney, Kathryn Moonan, Lisa Maguire Ken Rooney Ken Rooney Patricia Rooney, Ken Rooney 8

12 Health & Safety in the Workplace First Aid Bags First aid bags are installed at three strategic locations on site: one in the offices, one in the garage/mobile mechanic s unit, and one located with a machine driver. Their positioning means that, in the event of an accident at any point on the site, a First Aider and a first aid bag can reach the casualty within a very short period of time. Defibrillator A defibrillator machine is installed in both the Hollywood and Gormanston site offices. The defibrillator is normally used immediately following a cardiac arrest, to restart the heart rhythm. Designated staff have received accredited training in the use of the defibrillator. Occupational Noise Monitoring A Noise at Work survey was carried out at the Gormanston facility during June. The purpose of the noise assessment was to quantify existing noise levels and assess noise levels with regard to legislative standards. The results of the survey indicate that noise levels within the cabs of all the vehicles tested were below the First Action Levels; however, as a precaution, it was recommended that Murphy Environmental retain their policy of issuing ear defenders to all operators of heavy machinery. The recommendation for the crusher units and the washer unit was to ensure the continued use of hearing defenders and warning signage at these locations. 9

13 4. Monitoring and Measurement Monitoring Requirements Murphy Environmental is required to conduct regular monitoring to ensure that no environmental impact is occurring as a result of site operations, and to submit all monitoring reports are submitted to the EPA. Monitoring of noise, dust, gas, surface water, groundwater, leachate and meteorology is conducted throughout the year. Monitoring locations are shown on the drawing overleaf. Bund Testing No bund testing was completed in. Topographical Survey No topographical surveying was completed at the site in. Meteorological Data Meteorological data was obtained from the meteorological station situated at Dublin Airport. The parameters obtained were: rainfall, temperature, sunshine, wind speed and direction, relative humidity, mean sea level pressure and evapotranspiration. Wind Direction Daily wind data and all meteorological data required under the licence are retained on site. The wind rose for indicates that winds were mainly from a south-westerly/west-south-westerly direction. 10

14 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec mm NW Wind Direction N NNW 20 NNE 15 NE WNW W ENE E WSW ESE SW SE SSW S SSE Rainfall The total rainfall amount for was 667mm. This is somewhat lower than the 30-year average (733mm) and significantly lower than the 2009 total of 918mm. July, September and November were wet months (approximately 150% of the 30-year average), whilst April and October were markedly drier than the norm. Rainfall, vs. 30 year Average year average

15 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec hpa Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec degrees Celcius Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec % Relative Humidity, Temperature (Max. and Min.), Absolute Max Absolute Min Mean Sea Level Pressure,

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17 Dust Deposition (mg/m2/day) Dust Monitoring Murphy Environmental is required to monitor dust levels at four locations (D1, D2, D3 and D4) quarterly under the terms of W Dust emission limits are set in Schedule C.3 of the licence. Dust is measured using a Bergerhoff dust gauge. This is exposed over a 30-day period to collect bulk dust deposition. The gauge consists of a gauge bottle supported on a stand of approximately 1.5 metres high. The samples collected are then transferred to a laboratory for gravimetric (weight) analysis to determine the concentration of deposit material in each gauge bottle. Dust Monitoring Results, Four dust monitoring rounds were conducted at the Gormanston site during. Dust management techniques such as dampening of roads and hardstand areas using the water bowser, sprinklers, wheelwash and roadsweeper are used by Murphy Environmental on an ongoing basis to manage and minimise dust levels. Dust monitoring results were significantly below the licence limit for dust during all monitoring rounds in, i.e. the compliance rate for dust monitoring was 100% in. Dust Monitoring at Gormanston, D1 D2 D3 D4 EPA Limit Q4, Q3, Q2, Q1, Q4, 2009 Q3, 2009 Q2, 2009 Q1,

18 Noise Monitoring Murphy Environmental must monitor noise levels at 4 locations (NMP5, NMP7, NMP8 and NMP13) twice per annum (Schedule D.4). Noise emission limits are set in the licence (Schedule C.1). Noise is monitored using a specialist noise meter. Noise Monitoring Results The biannual noise surveys were conducted in May and September. The results from the noise survey indicated that noise levels exceeded the EPA daytime limit of 55 db(a) and the night-time limit of 45 db(a) at certain noise monitoring points; however the dominant noise source at all locations was road traffic along the local road network. The Murphy Environmental facility was not operating during the night-time survey period and did not contribute to the noise environment in the area during this period. In light of the results of the noise surveys it was concluded that the Murphy Environmental Gormanston facility was in compliance with the noise limits contained within Schedule C of its Waste Licence for noise monitoring. Noise Monitoring at Gormanston, Daytime Noise LA EQ db(a) Night-time Noise LA EQ db(a) Location Q2, Q3, EPA Q2, Q3, EPA Limit Limit NMP NMP NMP NMP NMP5: located close to the R132 roadway beyond the north-western boundary of the facility NMP7: located along a local roadway which leads east from the R132 roadway at a point close to the main entrance NMP8: located along a local roadway to the northeast of the facility NMP13: located close to a dwelling, which overlooks the site from beyond the south-western boundary of the facility 15

19 Surface Water Monitoring Surface water monitoring was carried out during Quarters 2 and 4, at ST-1 and ST-2. ST-1 was in full compliance with the Salmonid Water Regulations and the Surface Water Regulations in Quarter 2,. ST-2 breached limit values for COD, manganese and total suspended solids in Quarter 2,. Both ST-1 and ST-2 were in full compliance with relevant guideline limit values during Quarter 4,. Groundwater Monitoring Murphy Environmental must monitor groundwater quarterly at: 17 monitoring boreholes: MW-1, MW-2, MW-3, MW-4, MW- 5, MW-6, MW-14, MW-16, MW-17, MW-18, MW-19, MW-20, MW-21, MW-22, MW-24, MW-25 and TW-2 1 private well: PW3 (this is only point locally from which water may be extracted for human consumption) 4 leachate wells: L1, L2, L3, and L4 (L1, L2 and L3 were dry during all sampling rounds in ) Groundwater monitoring includes measuring the depth of groundwater, plus taking a sample of water from the borehole for analysis of prescribed parameters. The water level in each borehole is recorded using a dip meter. A water sample is extracted by using an inertial pump, which feeds a column of water upwards through a length of sampling tubing, or by using a water bailer. 16

20 Groundwater Monitoring Results, Groundwater monitoring was conducted during Quarters 1, 2, 3 and 4 of. Results were compared against EU Drinking Water Regulations. A total of approximately 70 parameters were tested at each of the 18 groundwater monitoring locations during. During, a total of over 1,250 individual analytical tests were conducted on groundwater samples. The following table provides an indication of the overall level of compliance for parameters measured quarterly during, at all monitoring locations in and around the site. The vast majority complied with relevant legislation and guideline limits. If there is a breach of guideline limits, Murphy Environmental must report this as an incident to the EPA. The overall compliance rate for quarterly monitoring parameters in groundwater boreholes was 98% (compared against limits prescribed in the Drinking Water Directive 98/83/EC). Groundwater - Compliance with Quarterly Monitoring Requirements Quarterly Groundwater Parameter Total No. of tests* Results vs. Drinking Water Limit Values % Compliance Compliant Breached Ammoniacal Nitrogen % Chloride % Phenols % Total Organic Carbon % Electrical Conductivity % Dissolved Oxygen % ph % * 18 Boreholes x 4 Sampling Rounds 17

21 Chloride (mg/l) Ammonical Nitrogen (mg/l) 3.5 Ammonical Nitrogen Monitoring at Gormanston MW-1 MW-2 MW-3 MW-4 3 MW-5 MW MW-14 2 MW-16 MW MW-18 MW MW-20 MW-21 MW-22 0 MW-24 MW-25 Q1, 2009 Q2, 2009 Q3, 2009 Q4, 2009 Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4, TW-2 PW-3 DW Limit The compliance rate for Ammoniacal Nitrogen was 85% (compared against Drinking Water Regulation limits) Chloride Monitoring at Gormanston, Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4, Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4, MW-1 MW-2 MW-3 MW-4 MW-5 MW-6 MW-14 MW-16 MW-17 MW-18 MW-19 MW-20 MW-21 MW-22 MW-24 MW-25 TW-2 PW-3 DW Limit EPA Trigger The compliance rate for Chloride was 100% (compared against Drinking Water Regulation limits) 18

22 Ammoniacal Nitrogen Ammoniacal Nitrogen exceeded guideline limits in MW-4, MW-24, TW-2 and PW-3 during. This is thought to have been associated with agricultural or sewage sources in the vicinity of the site. Similar levels were detected in MW-4 and TW-2 during 2009; however there was a notable increase in Ammoniacal Nitrogen levels in MW-24 in Quarters 2-3, ; results for MW-24 in Quarter 4, were again below the limit of detection. There was one marginal breach of the Ammoniacal Nitrogen limit value in PW-3 during Quarter 1,. Chloride The EPA Trigger level for chloride for the site is 70 mg/l. The levels recorded at MW-22 monitoring well were in exceedance of this value during some of the monitoring rounds but were within the limit set by the Drinking Water Directive of 250 mg/l results were in keeping with 2009 chloride measurements also. All other monitoring wells were in compliance with both the Drinking Water Regulation limit and the EPA Trigger Level. Chloride exists in all natural waters and has no direct health or sanitary significance. Conductivity The EPA Trigger level for conductivity for the site is 1.0 ms/cm. The levels recorded at monitoring wells MW-17, MW-19 and MW-22 were in exceedance of this value during some of the monitoring rounds but were within the limit set by the Drinking Water Directive of 2.5 ms/cm results are similar to those from All other groundwater monitoring locations were in compliance with both the Drinking Water Regulation limit and the EPA Trigger Level. Conductivity is a measure of the mineral salt content of water and has no direct health or sanitary significance. Total Organic Carbon All Total Organic Carbon results were below EPA trigger levels for the site. 19

23 Total Organic Carbon (mg/l) Conductivity (ms/cm) Conductivity Monitoring at Gormanston, Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4, Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4, MW-1 MW-2 MW-3 MW-4 MW-5 MW-6 MW-14 MW-16 MW-17 MW-18 MW-19 MW-20 MW-21 MW-22 MW-24 MW-25 TW-2 PW-3 EPA Trigger DW Limit The compliance rate for conductivity was 100% (compared against Drinking Water Regulation limits) TOC Monitoring at Gormanston, MW-1 MW-2 60 MW-3 MW-4 50 MW-5 MW-6 40 MW-14 MW MW-17 MW MW MW-20 MW-21 0 MW-22 MW-24 Q1, 2009 Q2, 2009 Q3, 2009 Q4, 2009 Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4, MW-25 TW-2 PW-3 EPA Trigger The compliance rate for Total Organic Carbon was 100% (compared against Drinking Water Regulation limits) 20

24 Total & Faecal Coliforms Microbiological monitoring of the groundwater is required annually; this was carried out at the site during Quarter 2,. Faecal coliforms were found at levels above Drinking Water Regulation limits in MW-5, MW-6 and TW-2. High faecal coliform results are thought to be associated with agricultural or sewage sources. Coliforms are not generally an indicator of landfill runoff. Coliform Analysis in Groundwater Boreholes, Bore-hole Ref. Faecal Coliforms (cfus/100ml) Total Coliforms (cfus/100ml) Q2, 2009 Q2, DW Limit Q2, 2009 Q2, DW Limit MW <1 0 MW <1 0 MW-3 <1 0 0 <1 1,986 0 MW-4 < MW , MW-6 <1 4 0 < MW-14 <1 0 0 <1 2 0 MW-16 < <1 0 MW-17 < <1 0 MW-18 <1 0 0 <1 <1 0 MW <1 0 MW-20 <1 0 0 <1 <1 0 MW-21 <1 0 0 <1 <1 0 MW-22 <1 0 0 <1 1,274 0 MW ,997 0 MW-25 <1 0 0 <1 5 0 PW-3 <1 0 0 < TW-2 <1 1 0 <1 2,

25 Other Groundwater Monitoring Non-Compliances In addition, there were non-compliances reported to the Agency for: Q1, : Sulphate (Drinking Water Regulations); ph (EPA Trigger levels) Q2, : Iron, Manganese, Cadmium, Nickel (Drinking Water Regulations); Sulphate, ph and Sodium (EPA Trigger levels) Q3, : Sulphate and ph (EPA Trigger levels) Q4, : Sulphate (Drinking Water Regulations); Sulphate and ph (EPA Trigger levels) Leachate Monitoring Leachate is formed when water passes through waste in a landfill cell. Leachate monitoring is required quarterly at the site. Samples could only be obtained from L 4 as there was no leachate present at the other leachate monitoring points. There were elevated levels of Ammoniacal Nitrogen and Iron in the L-4 leachate. The Surface Water Regulation limits are used for comparison purposes due to the fact that there are no trigger levels for leachate. No leachate was removed off-site during. Water Balance Equation The water balance equation is estimated as follows: Annual Rainfall, = 667mm Annual Evapo-transpiration, = 410mm It is assumed that water losses during operations will be numerically approximately 50% of evapo-transpiration from vegetated surfaces, i.e. 205 mm/year. Effective Rainfall = 667mm 205mm = 462mm/year The surface area of Zones 1 to 6 at the facility is 249,000m 2. Therefore the amount of recharge within Zones 1 to 6 is estimated as: Estimated Indirect Emissions to Groundwater Based on the area of Zones 1 to 4, effective rainfall and leachate monitoring data for, the cumulative and indirect emissions to groundwater were estimated at 2.31 tonnes per annum. 249,000 m 2 x 0.462m /year = 115,038 m 3 /year. 22

26 Methane (%V/V) Landfill Gas Monitoring The inert material deposited at Gormanston will not generate landfill gas; however, landfill gas is monitored at Gormanston because of historic waste deposits on site. Landfill gas is measured at 20 monitoring wells on the Gormanston site (within the waste: G-6, G-7, G-8, G-9, G-11, L-1, L-2, L-3 and L-4; outside waste: G-12, G-14, G-15, G-16, G-17, G-18, G-19, MW-17, MW- 19, MW-20 and MW-21). Gas monitoring results, The level of landfill gas is monitored on a quarterly basis and levels are compared against limits set down in Schedule C of the Waste Licence. Methane (CH 4) and Carbon Dioxide (CO 2) results are summarised in the tables opposite. In monitoring locations outside waste, methane was recorded consistently at, or close to, 0% v/v. The licence specifies a CH 4 emission limit of 1% v/v in any building on or adjacent to the facility. Carbon dioxide levels recorded above 1.5% v/v at monitoring locations outside waste or at perimeter locations were reported to the EPA as incidents. Such incidents were recorded at G-12, G-14, G-19, MW-17, MW-19 and MW-20 during. Methane results at monitoring locations within the waste were variable during (see chart below). G-9 showed consistently high methane levels during the year Methane Gas Monitoring at Gormanston (within waste), G-6 G-7 G-8 G-9 60 G Q4, Q3, Q2, Q1, Q4, 2009 Q3, 2009 Q2, 2009 Q1, 2009 Q4, 2008 Q3, 2008 Q2, 2008 Q1, 2008 L-1 L-2 L-3 L-4 23

27 Methane Monitoring at Perimeter Gas Wells, Monitoring Location Methane Levels (%v/v) Limit Value Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 (%v/v) 1 G G G G G G G MW MW MW MW Carbon Dioxide Monitoring at Perimeter Gas Wells, Monitoring Location 2009 Carbon Dioxide (% v/v) Limit Value Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 (%v/v) 2 G G G G G G G MW MW MW MW Schedule C.2 of W (measured in any building on or adjacent to the facility) 24

28 tonnes CO2 MWh Energy & Resource Use Murphy Environmental s energy provider is Airtricity, one of Ireland s green renewable energy providers - their power is sourced from wind-farms and from certified hydropower stations. Electricity Use Gormanston, Electricity Use 400 Based on electricity bills, the energy 300 consumption at Murphy Environmental Gormanston for was 60,425 kwh (electricity use at on-site offices only and excludes electricity usage for MCM quarryrelated plant and equipment) Electricity-related Carbon Emissions, Airtricity data from states that 69% of its energy is sourced from renewable sources, as opposed to 11% for other providers, on an all island basis. Electricity generated by Airtricity produces 142 kg CO 2 per MWh, as opposed to an average for Ireland of 533 kg (Source: Airtricity). The chart shows the actual CO 2 emissions based on electricity use at Gormanston in, and potential emissions, based on average CO 2 emissions from electricity generation in Ireland. Electricity CO2 Emissions - Actual and Potential, X Actual Emissions Potential Emissions Based on consumption rates, CO 2 emissions associated with Murphy Environmental Gormanston electricity usage was 9 tonnes. 25

29 In, Murphy Environmental Gormanston avoided the release of over 23 tonnes of CO2 emissions to the atmosphere by using a renewable energy provider this is the equivalent of taking approximately 9 cars off the road for a year 2. Diesel During, a total of 60,983 litres of diesel were used by plant associated with operations at Murphy Environmental Gormanston. Water Water usage at Murphy Environmental Gormanston during was 281m 3 (consumption records run from 30 th September2009 to 30 th September ). Composition of Wastes Removed off-site General municipal waste (e.g. from the site canteen) and waste paper are collected and removed off-site by permitted waste collectors for recycling or disposal. The quantity of waste removed during is detailed in the table below. Off-site Waste Removal, Waste Removed Off Site Quantity Municipal waste Mixed dry recyclables Waste oil Waste oily rags Waste oil filters 4 x 1,100-litre wheelie bin lifts 11 x 1,100-litre wheelie bin lifts 3 drums 1 x 240-litre bin lift 2 x collections 2 Based on the average Irish car releasing 164g CO2/km (SEI, July 2008) and an average mileage of 16,894 km/annum (SEI, August 2005), i.e. total annual CO2 emissions of approximately 2.8 tonnes 26

30 Corporate Policies Murphy Environmental has documented and published policies relating to Environment and Health & Safety; the policies have also been translated into Russian and Polish. 5. Murphy Environmental & The Community Public Commitments Murphy Environmental has developed a communications procedure to allow public access to facility information. The main methods are: Annual Environmental Reports Site notice board Complaints are recorded and tracked An information pack is available to customers and interested parties Site documentation is available for inspection at the site office Our Facility Managers are available to answer any queries We are also in routine and regular communication with the Agency with reference to compliance requirements and requests for information, all of which is on the public record. 27

31 Avoiding Nuisance Murphy Environmental has invested in a number of pieces of equipment in order to better manage potential environmental issues associated with our facility. Roads in the vicinity of the site are serviced by a facility roadsweeper and water bowser. All trucks exiting our site must use the wheelwash, further reducing the potential for the generation of mud on roads. Daily, weekly and monthly site inspections are carried out to ensure that the site is kept clean and free of anything that might be perceived as causing a nuisance to site neighbours. Complaints Murphy Environmental logs all complaints or comments relating to the site which may be received directly by them, by the EPA or other parties. No complaints were received during. Environmental Incidents Any incident that occurs on site must be reported to the EPA in accordance with the licence conditions. An incident is defined as: An emergency Any emission which does not comply with the requirements of the licence; Any trigger level specified in the licence which is attained or exceeded Any indication that environmental pollution has, or may have, taken place The non-acceptance or rejection of any waste load at the facility Nine incident reports were submitted to the EPA for : eight related to routine quarterly water monitoring (further discussed in the Monitoring & Measurement section) and one related to rejected loads. 28

32 Local Schools Sponsorship Programme Murphy Environmental launched an environmental sponsorship programme of local primary schools in December We made a commitment to maintain the initiative for a minimum of five years, with the objective of fostering long-term projects. Projects which promote and encourage the preservation and protection of the environment are rewarded, with the specifics of the selected projects entirely at the schools discretion. The following primary schools have been sponsored by MEHL/Murphy Environmental in relation to the promotion of environmental issues: 1. Balbriggan Educate Together N.S., Hamlet Lane, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin 2. Balscadden N.S., Balscadden, Co. Dublin 3. Hedgestown N.S., Hedgestown, Lusk, Co. Dublin 4. Laytown N.S., Laytown, Co. Meath 5. Naul N.S., Naul, Co. Dublin 6. Realt na Mara N.S., Donacarney, Mornington, Co. Meath 7. Saints Peter & Paul N.S., Chapel Street, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin 8. St. George s N.S., Hampton Street, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin 9. St. Mologa s N.S., Bremore, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin 10. St. Oliver Plunkett N.S., Balrothery, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin 11. St. Patrick s N.S., Stamullen, Co. Meath 12. St. Theresa s N.S., Pinewood, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin 13. White Cross N.S., Julianstown, Co. Meath Many of our sponsor schools are new Green Flag holders, a demonstration of their hard work and commitment to sustainability projects. 29

33 What is EU PRTR? The European Pollutant Release and Transfer Register (E-PRTR) is an inventory of pollutant emissions from industry and other sources across Europe. The aim of the inventory is to make information more available to the public on pollutant emissions and waste transfers from a range of industrial sectors, including the waste management sector. 6. PRTR EPA Requirements Murphy Environmental has completed the EPA PRTR template, which is attached to this AER. The PRTR is also transferred electronically via the EPA website. Features of E-PRTR The main features of the E-PRTR are as follows: 91 specified pollutants are required to be reported upon if they are released to air, water or land, either as permitted emissions or as accidental releases, or transferred to off-site Waste Water Treatment Plants (WWTPs). Types of emissions to be reported include deliberate, accidental, routine and non-routine releases. The transfer of hazardous and non-hazardous wastes must also be reported under the new Regulation. E-PRTR returns must be made by EPA to the EU; returns from operators must be made to EPA on an annual basis. Facilities are required to ensure an appropriate quality of the data they report to their Competent Authority. The data they provide must be complete, consistent and credible; this requires that they use, to the extent possible, internationally approved data recording and collection methodologies, or other methods shown to be equivalent. (Source: EPA) 30

34 PRTR# : W0151 Facility Name : Murphy Concrete Manufacturing Ltd Filename : W0151_PRTR_.xls Return Year : REFERENCE YEAR Guidance to completing the PRTR workbook AER Returns Workbook 1. FACILITY IDENTIFICATION Parent Company Name Murphy Environmental Hollywood Ltd. Facility Name Murphy Concrete Manufacturing Ltd PRTR Identification Number W0151 Licence Number W Version Waste or IPPC Classes of Activity No. class_name 4.4 Recycling or reclamation of other inorganic materials. 3.1 Deposit on, in or under land (including landfill). Storage prior to submission to any activity referred to in a preceding paragraph of this Schedule, other than temporary storage, pending collection, on the premises where the waste 3.13 concerned is produced. Storage of waste intended for submission to any activity referred to in a preceding paragraph of this Schedule, other than temporary storage, pending collection, on the premises where such waste is 4.13 produced. 4.3 Recycling or reclamation of metals and metal compounds. Address 1 Sarsfieldtown Address 2 Gormanstown Address 3 Co. Meath Address 4 Country Ireland Coordinates of Location River Basin District IEEA NACE Code 3832 Main Economic Activity Recovery of sorted materials AER Returns Contact Name Louise O'Donnell AER Returns Contact Address louise.odonnell@pateltonra.com AER Returns Contact Position Environmental Consultant AER Returns Contact Telephone Number AER Returns Contact Mobile Phone Number AER Returns Contact Fax Number Production Volume 0.0 Production Volume Units Number of Installations 0 Number of Operating Hours in Year 0 Number of Employees 0 User Feedback/Comments Web Address 2. PRTR CLASS ACTIVITIES Activity Number Activity Name 50.1 General 5(d) Landfills 50.1 General 3. SOLVENTS REGULATIONS (S.I. No. 543 of 2002) Is it applicable? No Have you been granted an exemption? No If applicable which activity class applies (as per Schedule 2 of the regulations)? Is the reduction scheme compliance route being used?

35 4.1 RELEASES TO AIR Link to previous years emissions data PRTR# : W0151 Facility Name : Murphy Concrete Manufacturing Ltd Filename : W0151_PRTR_.xls Return Year : 19/04/ : SECTION A : SECTOR SPECIFIC PRTR POLLUTANTS RELEASES TO AIR Please enter all quantities in this section in KGs POLLUTANT METHOD QUANTITY Method Used No. Annex II Name M/C/E Method Code Designation or Description Emission Point 1 T (Total) KG/Year A (Accidental) KG/Year F (Fugitive) KG/Year * Select a row by double-clicking on the Pollutant Name (Column B) then click the delete button SECTION B : REMAINING PRTR POLLUTANTS RELEASES TO AIR Please enter all quantities in this section in KGs POLLUTANT METHOD QUANTITY Method Used No. Annex II Name M/C/E Method Code Designation or Description Emission Point 1 T (Total) KG/Year A (Accidental) KG/Year F (Fugitive) KG/Year * Select a row by double-clicking on the Pollutant Name (Column B) then click the delete button SECTION C : REMAINING POLLUTANT EMISSIONS (As required in your Licence) RELEASES TO AIR Please enter all quantities in this section in KGs POLLUTANT METHOD QUANTITY Method Used Pollutant No. Name M/C/E Method Code Designation or Description Emission Point 1 T (Total) KG/Year A (Accidental) KG/Year F (Fugitive) KG/Year * Select a row by double-clicking on the Pollutant Name (Column B) then click the delete button Additional Data Requested from Landfill operators For the purposes of the National Inventory on Greenhouse Gases, landfill operators are requested to provide summary data on landfill gas (Methane) flared or utilised on their facilities to accompany the figures for total methane generated. Operators should only report their Net methane (CH4) emission to the environment under T(total) KG/yr for Section A: Sector specific PRTR pollutants above. Please complete the table below: Landfill: Murphy Concrete Manufacturing Ltd Please enter summary data on the quantities of methane flared and / or utilised Method Used Designation or Description Facility Total Capacity m3 per hour additional_pollutant_no T (Total) kg/year M/C/E Method Code Total estimated methane generation (as per site model) 0.0 N/A Methane flared (Total Flaring Capacity) Methane utilised in engine/s (Total Utilising Capacity) Net methane emission (as reported in Section A above) 0.0 N/A

36 4.2 RELEASES TO WATERS Link to previous years emissions data PRTR# : W0151 Facility Name : Murphy Concrete Manufacturing Ltd Filename : W0151_PRTR_.xls Return Year : 19/04/ : SECTION A : SECTOR SPECIFIC PRTR POLLUTANTS Data on ambient monitoring of storm/surface water or groundwater, conducted as part of your licence requirements, should NOT be submitted under AER / PRTR Reporting as this onl RELEASES TO WATERS Please enter all quantities in this section in KGs POLLUTANT QUANTITY Method Used No. Annex II Name M/C/E Method Code Designation or Description Emission Point 1 T (Total) KG/Year A (Accidental) KG/Year F (Fugitive) KG/Year * Select a row by double-clicking on the Pollutant Name (Column B) then click the delete button SECTION B : REMAINING PRTR POLLUTANTS RELEASES TO WATERS Please enter all quantities in this section in KGs POLLUTANT QUANTITY Method Used No. Annex II Name M/C/E Method Code Designation or Description Emission Point 1 T (Total) KG/Year A (Accidental) KG/Year F (Fugitive) KG/Year * Select a row by double-clicking on the Pollutant Name (Column B) then click the delete button SECTION C : REMAINING POLLUTANT EMISSIONS (as required in your Licence) RELEASES TO WATERS POLLUTANT Please enter all quantities in this section in KGs QUANTITY Method Used Pollutant No. Name M/C/E Method Code Designation or Description Emission Point 1 T (Total) KG/Year A (Accidental) KG/Year F (Fugitive) KG/Year * Select a row by double-clicking on the Pollutant Name (Column B) then click the delete button

37 4.3 RELEASES TO WASTEWATER OR SEWER Link to previous years emissions data PRTR# : W0151 Facility Name : Murphy Concrete Manufacturing Ltd Filename : W0151_PRTR_ 19/04/ : SECTION A : PRTR POLLUTANTS OFFSITE TRANSFER OF POLLUTANTS DESTINED FOR WASTE-WATER TREATMENT OR SEWER Please enter all quantities in this section in KGs POLLUTANT METHOD QUANTITY Method Used No. Annex II Name M/C/E Method Code Designation or Description Emission Point 1 T (Total) KG/Year A (Accidental) KG/Year F (Fugitive) KG/Year * Select a row by double-clicking on the Pollutant Name (Column B) then click the delete button SECTION B : REMAINING POLLUTANT EMISSIONS (as required in your Licence) OFFSITE TRANSFER OF POLLUTANTS DESTINED FOR WASTE-WATER TREATMENT OR SEWER Please enter all quantities in this section in KGs POLLUTANT METHOD QUANTITY Method Used Pollutant No. Name M/C/E Method Code Designation or Description Emission Point 1 T (Total) KG/Year A (Accidental) KG/Year F (Fugitive) KG/Year * Select a row by double-clicking on the Pollutant Name (Column B) then click the delete button

38 4.4 RELEASES TO LAND Link to previous years emissions data PRTR# : W0151 Facility Name : Murphy Concrete Manufacturing Ltd Filename : W0151_PRTR_.xls Return Year : 19/04/ : SECTION A : PRTR POLLUTANTS RELEASES TO LAND Please enter all quantities in this section in KGs POLLUTANT METHOD QUANTITY Method Used No. Annex II Name M/C/E Method Code Designation or Description Emission Point 1 T (Total) KG/Year A (Accidental) KG/Year * Select a row by double-clicking on the Pollutant Name (Column B) then click the delete button SECTION B : REMAINING POLLUTANT EMISSIONS (as required in your Licence) RELEASES TO LAND Please enter all quantities in this section in KGs POLLUTANT METHOD QUANTITY Method Used Pollutant No. Name M/C/E Method Code Designation or Description Emission Point 1 T (Total) KG/Year A (Accidental) KG/Year * Select a row by double-clicking on the Pollutant Name (Column B) then click the delete button

39 T/Year Description and Licence / Permit No. of Recoverer / Disposer / Broker Address of Recoverer / Disposer / Broker Name and Address of Final Destination i.e. Final Recovery / Disposal Site (HAZARDOUS WASTE ONLY) Licence / Permit No. of Final Destination i.e. Final Recovery / Disposal Site (HAZARDOUS WASTE ONLY) 5. ONSITE TREATMENT & OFFSITE TRANSFERS OF WASTE PRTR# : W0151 Facility Name : Murphy Concrete Manufacturing Ltd Filename : W0151_PRTR_.xls Return Year : 19/04/ : Please enter all quantities on this sheet in Tonnes 3 Transfer Destination European Waste Code Hazardous Quantity Quantity (Tonnes per Year) of Waste Method Used Waste Treatment Operation M/C/E Method Used Location of Treatment Name Within the Country No concrete R5 M Weighed Onsite in Ireland Within the Country No soil and stones other than those mentioned in R5 M Weighed Onsite in Ireland * Select a row by double-clicking the Description of Waste then click the delete button Haz Waste : Name and Licence/Permit No of Next Destination Facility Non Haz Waste: Name and Licence/Permit No of Recover/Disposer Murphy Concrete Manufacturing Ltd.,W Murphy Concrete Manufacturing Ltd.,W Haz Waste : Address of Next Destination Facility Non Haz Waste: Address of Recover/Disposer Sarsfieldstown,Gormanston, Co. Meath,.,Ireland Sarsfieldstown,Gormanston, Co. Meath,.,Ireland Name and License / Permit No. and Address of Final Recoverer / Disposer (HAZARDOUS WASTE ONLY) Actual Address of Final Destination i.e. Final Recovery / Disposal Site (HAZARDOUS WASTE ONLY) Link to previous years waste data Link to previous years waste summary data & percentage change

40 Produced with the assistance of: Tel: FURTHER INFORMATION Emma Murphy, Facility Manager Patricia Rooney, Director & General Manager Murphy Environmental Sarsfieldstown Gormanston Co. Meath Tel: